Spirited Conversations
This Wednesday 26 July, 7.30-9.30pm.
ROHAN O'NEILL-STEVENS speaking on
"City building: Creating stronger communities
through urban regeneration".
Our urban environment shapes our lives in many unseen ways, both positive and negative. With climate change looming, loneliness growing, a housing crisis, and city centres struggling, Nelson's Deputy Mayor Rohan O’Neill-Stevens will lead the discussion on how changes in our urban landscape have the potential to bring us together, create more sustainable, resilient cities, and make for happier citizens.
Where? Café Yaza, Montgomery Square, Nelson,
When? Wednesday 26 July. Yaza opens for dining/drinks 6.00pm.
Conversation 7.30-9.30pm
Treat yourself and support our partners Yaza Café at the same time. Come early and try their new 'Spirited Conversations' menu!
Koha to cover costs – no reservations.
Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄
From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.
What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?
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4.6% Second half of November
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43.4% 1st December
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17.6% A week before Christmas
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33.2% Whenever you wish
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1.1% Other - I'll share below
Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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82.8% Yes
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14.6% No
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2.6% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite tomato recipe?
Kia ora neighbours. We know your tomato plants are still growing, but we're looking ahead to the harvest already! If you've got a family recipe for tomatoes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine to share with our readers. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our February 2025 issue.